This vacancy has closed. It closed on 6 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: HEALTH CARE BENEFITS DESIGN
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Health Care Benefits and Provider Payment Design
- Reference number
- NDOH 53/2026
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package, [basic salary consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to the Senior Management Service guidelines.
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 6 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Public Health, Economics or Actuarial Sciences. A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in relevant disciplines such as Health Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Implementation Science/Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative social science field would be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior management level in health care benefits design. Expert knowledge of Excel and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) experience. Intimate knowledge of health care benefits design, Health Needs Assessments, Health Technology Assessment and National Health Insurance. Knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-11 and other international Procedure and diagnosis coding systems and understanding of medical terminology. Knowledge of other programs such as Python, R, and SQL will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulation, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act and National Health Act. Good communication (verbal and written), problem solving, organizational, decision making, interpersonal, assertiveness, planning, customer service, team management and computer skills (MS Office packages). Self-motivated and ability to work independently. A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.
Duties
Develop methodology for strategic and operational planning for defining the composition of the Health Care Benefits design process, including health needs assessment, risk assessments framework (including costs, cost-effectiveness), and monitoring and control of progress against strategic objectives, including defining the evidence-based comprehensive package of health services, medicines and consumables covered or specifically excluded from the Health Care Benefits. Develop methodology for and facilitate Health Needs Assessments for clinical interventions, pharmaceuticals and technologies. Develop and integrate a policy that links referral and portability of access to services to the health care benefits design. Develop methodology for, and facilitate, Health Technology Assessment (HTA) considerations for clinical interventions, pharmaceuticals and technologies including specific health services to be covered by the NHI Fund on an incremental basis and an approach to on-going revisions to the Health Care Benefits. Prepare information to be communicated to the public on the list of Health Care Benefits for users.
Where to send your application
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to vacancies@Health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
Enquiries
Mr Moremi Nkosi Tel No: (012) 395 8173
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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